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Sorrow of the Flag_030

Item

A collage featuring a photograph and handwritten text, with a theme of religious devotion and personal expression.
Title
Sorrow of the Flag_030
Alternative Title
Sorrow of the Flag
Creator
Karen Blessen
Date
2016
Description
The image is a collage of various elements. On the left side, there is a photograph of a woman in a blue dress standing outdoors, with a man in a black outfit kneeling beside her. The woman appears to be smiling and holding a microphone, suggesting a public speaking or performance setting. The background shows a snowy environment with trees and a car. On the right side, there is a handwritten page filled with repeated phrases in red ink, expressing prayers or blessings. The word "HAPPY" is written in black marker at the top of the page. The collage includes additional papers and materials, giving it a scrapbook-like appearance.
Identifier
018_121716-042417_sorrow_of_the_flag
Dates Completed
Dec. 17, 2016 - April 24, 2017
Keywords
Emotion; Piece 24 dedication; Cold December day; Photos; Roses; Piece 24 team; Trump election results; Anger; Misogynistic imposter; Christmas memories; Meaning of Christmas; Found images; Posters; Cartoons; Donald Trump; Women’s March; Dallas; January 2017; Musical linguistics; Human spirit; Beauty as revenge; Sacred passages; Jesus prayer; Mantram; Young artist’s suicide attempt; 1.18.17; Prayers; Funder withdrawal; Funding loss; 29 Pieces; Pep talks; Motivation; Klabyce Breknee; Joy; Fulfillment; Gut punch; Wounded; Recovery; Resilience; February 2017; San Miguel; Mexico; Death rehearsal; Mexican hospitals; March 2017; Clarity; Extraction; Evolution of organization; Contentment; Moving organization home; Reorganization; Stripping down; Meditation; That Wondrous Star; Stars; Vicious law of nature; Evil; Necessity vs. pleasure; Purple inspired; Prince inspired; Collages; Paintings of women; Years of duty; Calling; Returning to myself; AARP magazine story; Flame the cat; Illness; Kelly; Third nerve palsy; Insulting cartoons; Final endpaper; Roy Bedichek; Texas naturalist
Transcription
HAPPY
LORD JESUS CHRIST SON OF GOD
Have mercy on Hope, Lord Jesus Christ Son of God Have mercy on Hope, Lord Jesus Christ Son of God Have mercy on us,…(repeated)
Rights
To inquire about usage, please contact Archives & Special Collections, University of Nebraska-Lincoln Libraries. These images are for educational use only. Not all images are available for publication.
Is Part Of
Sorrow of the Flag
Relation
Image Gallery